"excavating" in Chinese (Simplified)
挖掘
Definition
从地下挖出或移除土壤、石头等材料,通常是为发现某物或为建造工程做准备。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于技术、建筑或考古领域。常见搭配:“excavating a site”(挖掘工地)、“excavating for artifacts”(为文物发掘)。为动词的进行时,表示正在进行的动作。
Examples
The workers are excavating a large hole for the new building foundation.
工人们正在为新楼的地基**挖掘**一个大坑。
They spent weeks excavating the ancient tomb.
他们花了几周时间在**挖掘**古墓。
Machines are excavating the land for the new road.
机器正在为新路**挖掘**土地。
Archaeologists are still excavating in hopes of finding more artifacts.
考古学家们仍在**挖掘**,希望能找到更多文物。
When excavating, it's important to watch for hidden cables or pipes underground.
**挖掘**时要注意地下隐藏的电缆或管道。
They found something unexpected while excavating near the old riverbank.
他们在靠近旧河岸**挖掘**时发现了一些意外的东西。